Part-time associate professorship in Health Economics

The Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites excellent candidates for a part-time associate professorship.

The position is a permanent, part-time role (averaging 1.875 hours per week), available from January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, the Department of Economics is one of the leading economics departments in Europe and offers courses at all levels. The department boasts a strong international research profile and a vibrant, dynamic research and teaching environment. Read more about the department here: https://www.econ.ku.dk/

Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate professor specialising in health economics, healthcare markets, and digital technology, with a proven ability to conduct high-quality and impactful research. A key focus of the position is the study of the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare and public policy, including their implications for efficiency, equity, and governance. Candidates should possess a strong research record in relevant fields, with clear potential to contribute to both academic debates and policy discussions at national and international levels.

The duties and responsibilities of the post include contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University of Copenhagen by conducting world-class research and teaching. An associate professor also has administrative responsibilities and is expected to contribute to the field's development and exercise academic leadership.

General duties attached to the position of Associate Professor of Economics are:

• Research within the field of Health Economics.
• Teaching, supervision, and examination of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Knowledge sharing with the rest of society.
• Research and teaching management.
• Raising external research grants.
• Administrative tasks.

Your Competencies and Opportunities
The position requires expertise in applied econometrics, including structural econometric modelling and machine learning methods, as well as experience in managing and working with large-scale administrative register data. Knowledge of the Danish health care sector and experience with interdisciplinary collaboration would be valuable. We are seeking a colleague who can integrate rigorous quantitative analysis with substantive, policy-relevant questions and contribute to the department through research, teaching, and supervision at all levels.

To qualify for an associate professor position at the University of Copenhagen, you must meet the University’s academic merit criteria for research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. You can read more about the criteria here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/. Specific criteria for associate professors are here 

The Faculty of the Social Sciences

The Department of Economics is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The faculty strives to do research at the highest international level, offer excellent education, and put knowledge into action by:

• Engaging partners in co-creating knowledge, learning, and social change.
• Empowering our students to become reflective and responsible citizens with the vision, knowledge, and competencies to improve society.
• Energising global, European, and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact. 

The position

The terms of appointment and salary are in accordance with the agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. 

An Equal Opportunity Workplace

The University of Copenhagen is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive working environment. It encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. For more on the diverse workplace environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers various services for international researchers and their accompanying families, including support before and during relocation, as well as career counselling for expat partners. Please find more information about these services, as well as information on entering and working in Denmark: https://ism.ku.dk/

Non-Danish speakers must acquire the necessary Danis language skills within a period of 3-6 years. The Department will pay for the necessary language training.

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0716/25-2E

Additional information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department Henrik Hansen, e-mail: henrik.hansen@econ.ku.dk, phone +45 35324405

Further information on the recruitment process can be found here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

How to Apply
Submit a complete application using our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Publications. The six most important publications, of which at least three must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for application. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and named from 1 to 6.
• Publication list. A complete list of all publications with clearly marked publication dates. The uploaded publications must be marked with an asterisk (*) on the list to be assessed.
• Teaching portfolio. Documentation of teaching qualifications in accordance with the University guidelines for teaching portfolios when appointing academic staff at the University of Copenhagen
• Documentation of ability to disseminate information. Documentation of the ability to disseminate information and share knowledge with society, if available.

Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavours, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be specified. The hiring committee may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors specifying the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.

 The closing date for applications is 23:59 Central European Time on 9 November 2025.

Applications or enclosures received after that will not be considered.